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		Meatloaf California
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		Sat, 02 January 2010 15:05 
		 
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1 pound ground beef  
3/4 cup diced red onion  
1/2 cup diced green bell pepper  
1/2 cup diced celery  
2 eggs  
1/4 cup soy sauce  
1/3 cup ketchup  
2 tablespoons dried basil  
1 tablespoon dried parsley  
1 tablespoon dried oregano  
2 teaspoons garlic powder  
2 teaspoons ground black pepper  
1 cup quick cooking oats, or as needed 
  Sauce 
1/4 cup brown sugar  
1/4 cup ketchup  
3 tablespoons brown mustard  
1/2 teaspoon liquid mesquite smoke flavoring  
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper  
1/2 teaspoon paprika  
 
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In a large bowl, mix the beef, onion, green bell pepper, celery, eggs, soy sauce, and ketchup. Season with basil, parsley, oregano, garlic powder, and 2 teaspoons pepper. Mix in 1/2 cup oats. Gradually mix in remaining oats 1/4 cup at a time until the beef mixture is firm but not stiff. Transfer to the prepared baking pan, and form into a loaf shape.  
In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, ketchup, brown mustard, mesquite smoke flavoring, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and paprika. Drizzle evenly over the meat loaf.  
 
To Freeze: Freeze in freezer safe container. 
To Reheat: Defrost. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with aluminum foil.  Bake meat loaf 1 hour in the preheated oven, or to a minimum temperature of 160 degrees F
 
 
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		   Re: Meatloaf California
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		Wed, 03 March 2010 14:49 
		 
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	No fans here.  Sounded good, but it just wasn't.
	
	
	
	
	
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